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Murder in Hopewell, Virginia (2026)

5.7 per 100K · 0% below national avg · Grade B-

Updated October 2026 · Based on 2023 FBI UCR data

Quick Answer

Hopewell has a murder rate of 5.7 per 100K, which is 0% below the national average of 5.7. Grade: B-. Your odds of being affected: approximately 1 in 17,544 per year.

In 2026, the murder rate in Hopewell, Virginia is 5.7 per 100,000 residents, which is 0% below the national average of 5.7. That puts Hopewell's murder close to the national average. Based on FBI UCR data.

Murder Rate: Hopewell vs State and National Averages

Hopewell
5.7
Virginia Avg
6.1
National Avg
5.7

Rates per 100,000 residents. 2023 FBI UCR data.

Your Odds: Murder in Hopewell

1 in 17,544

Approximate chance of being affected by murder in Hopewell in a given year, based on the rate of 5.7 per 100,000 residents.

What Is Murder?

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter is the willful killing of one person by another. This does not include deaths caused by negligence, suicide, or justifiable homicide.

Other Crime Types in Hopewell

C+
Violent Crime411.1/100K · 13% above avg
C+
Property Crime2063.1/100K · 13% above avg
B-
Assault246.6/100K · 8% below avg
C
Robbery99.1/100K · 57% above avg

Murder in Nearby Virginia Cities

CityGradeRate
Waynesboro
C+
6.8
Christiansburg
B-
4.3
Culpeper
C+
6.5
Herndon
C
7.9
Salem
B-
5.7
Fairfax
B
3.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Hopewell

How bad is murder in Hopewell?
As of 2026, Hopewell's murder rate of 5.7 per 100K is 0% below the national average. It ranks behind 50% of US cities for murder.
What is the murder rate in Hopewell?
As of 2026, 5.7 per 100,000 residents, based on the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report data. The national average is 5.7 per 100K.
Is murder increasing in Hopewell?
Crime rates in Hopewell have been stable overall. Murder has not shown significant movement.
How does Hopewell's murder compare to Virginia?
Hopewell's murder rate is higher than many Virginia cities. The rate of 5.7 per 100K is close to the national average.
What are the odds of being a victim of murder in Hopewell?
Based on the rate of 5.7 per 100,000, approximately 1 in 17,544 residents could be affected by murder in a given year. This is a statistical estimate, not a prediction — actual risk varies by neighborhood and behavior.
Is Hopewell safe from murder?
Hopewell is about average for murder. The rate of 5.7 per 100K is close to the national average. Awareness and normal precautions go a long way.
Back to Hopewell safety overviewHow we calculate grades

2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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